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1 . Sunday Bulletin ÎÇñ³ÏÝûñ»³Û Èñ³ Çñ ENTER TO WORSHIP THE LORD DEPART TO SERVE HIM NOVEMBER 30, 2008 THE ARMENIAN CHURCH YEAR OF 1457 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT HOLY APOSTLES THADDEUS & BARTHOLOMEW ՅԻՍՆԱԿԻ ԵՐԿՐՈՐԴ ԿԻՐԱԿԻ Ս. ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼՆԵՐ ԹԱԴԷՈՍ ԵՒ ԲԱՐԹՈՂԻՄԷՈՍ CELEBRANT: REV. FR. HRACH SARGSYAN. THE LORD S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Matins - ²é³õoï»³Ý Ä³Ù»ñ áõãçõý.....9:00 am Divine Liturgy - êáõñµ ä³ï³ñ³ :45 am Church School - ÎÇñ³ÏÝûñ»³Û åñáó...10:15 am Today Isaiah 36:22-37, 37, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-11, 11, Luke 13:1-9 Next Week Isaiah 37:14-38, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Luke 14:12-24 OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday Friday (248) After hours in an emergency, please contact: Pastor s Cell: (248) Administrator s Cell: (248) LECTOR: Dr. Salpi Toroyan ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH Father Garabed Archpriest Kochakian, Pastor

2 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 AT NOON Bible Study Leader: Yeretzgin Roberta Bring your Bible and lunch, we will provide the coffee. SPECIAL HYMNS FOR TODAY Megheti (Melody) Ov Bardeezban Tapor (Processional) Parekhosootyamp Jamamood (Intriot) - Miadzin Vorti Jashou Sharagan (Mid-day Hymn) Uztakavorn Krisdos Jashou Alleluia Oorakh yeghev Tracking Our Treasures Sunday, November 23 Plate Donations $ Candle Donations $ AT THE PARISH BOOKSTORE NEW: WHAT WILL YOU REMEMBER? By Elise Papazian Softcover - $20.00 (Signed copies available) NEW: MY GRANDMOTHER: A MEMOIR BY FETHIYE CETIN - HARDCOVER $20.00 ARMENIAN MUSIC OF GRIKOR MIRZAIAN SUNI Featuring Deacon Rubik Mailian & Maro Partamian Recorded live at The Armenian Congregational Church DVD - $30.00 CD - $20.00 IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LORD By Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian Softcover - $20.00 ONE TAKE by Mal Barsamian CD - $18.00 Great Dance Music!!! GADOO: THE CAT, AN ARMENIAN FOLK TALE By Susan Kadian Gopigian - $17.00 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Tuesday, December 2 SENIOR LUNCH Noon Sunday, December 7 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT BAREKENDAN OF THE FAST OF ST. JAMES MATINS AT 9:00 am DIVINE LITURGY 9:45 am THE NICENE CREED WILL BE RECITED IN ARMENIAN THE KOMITAS CHOIR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Deacon Rubik Mailian, Director of Sacred Music Margaret Lafian, Organist USHERS: Peter Argnian, Mickey Amboyan, Vince Baylerian, Mike Boucher, Paul Andonian, Bill Derouchie, Jerry Dayinian ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers adorning the altar today were presented by Dr. Edward and Anna Sarkisian in honor of their children, Sara, Morgan and Subdeacon Aram. FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD We offer prayers for the servants of God MYDA M. KALANDJIAN BETTY DERSTEPANIAN ESTHER AMADORI May Christ our Lord shed His eternal light upon their souls. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK H.B. Mesrob Mutafian, Patriarch of Istanbul Fr. Vahram Hazarian (Chicago) Yeretzgin Patricia Dagley Donna Adams Valeriy Bagdasarian Bud Mulder Marge Dakesian Gregory Derderian Chris Wigent Margaret Jamgochian Marybeth Sutton Steven Bear (CA) Robert Ajemian Paul Tootikian Christine Danielian Vaughn THOUGHT OF THE WEEK Success is getting what you want happiness is liking what you get.

3 GOSPEL READING: Luke 13:1-9 There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered thus? I tell you. No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you. No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." And he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, 'Lo, these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?' And he answered him, 'Let it alone, sir, this year also, till I dig about it and put on manure. And if it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'" ATTENTION WOMEN'S GUILD MEMBERS-Please join us for the exciting events coming up in December. December 3 - WG Christmas Dinner and Installation of Officers. Call Rose Shahinian for reservations December 6 - Christmas around the World Dinner Dance Call Roxy Choukourian for tickets December 9 - WG Knitting Group-10:00 am-noon Please tell all your friends that our Dinner-Dance is going to be a night to remember. Come one, come all. Don't miss it! MARK YOUR CALENDARS Monday, January 12, 2009 Town Hall Meeting, 7:30pm AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH BOOKSTORE JERUSALEM CROSSES Handcrafted in Olive Wood Blessed in Jerusalem $5.00 each (actual size) TODAY after Church Services DECK THE HALLS OF ST. JOHN S We will be having a family decorating party to deck the halls of St. John s with garlands, lights and Christmas trees. COMING EVENTS Sunday, December 21, 2008, 12:30 pm Church School Annual Christmas Program Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 10:30 pm Western Christmas Eve Service & ACYOA Tea Sunday, December 28, 2008 Remembrance of St. Stephen, the First Deacon Monday, January 5, 2009 Armenian Christmas Eve Readings at 6:30 pm Candlelight Divine Liturgy at 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Armenian Christmas Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am

4 WELCOME... We welcome our visitors who are attending the Divine Liturgy at St. John's parish, and we pray that your participation has been enriched through word and worship. We invite those visitors who are baptized and/or confirmed in the Armenian Church or are members of a church which is in communion with the Armenian Church to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. If you are a member of the Armenian Church and a newcomer to our community and would like information about our Christian Education program or any of our parish auxiliary groups, please call our office and we will be happy to respond to your questions. The Lord Jesus Christ loves you and desires that you share His love with others, making this holy community your spiritual home. MARRIAGES Arrangements for weddings in our holy sanctuary are to be made at least eight months in advance. Marriage preparation and counseling are required before the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Marriages are NOT celebrated during the season of Great Lent according to Armenian Church Canon Law. BAPTISMS AND CHR1SMATIONS All Baptisms must be scheduled no less than two months in advance. At least one of the godparents must be a member of the Armenian Church, i.e. baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox faith. Baptisms are NOT celebrated during the season of Great Lent according to Armenian Church Canon Law. CHURCH AND HOME ONE IN SPIRIT If a people progresses, it takes its first step from the family home; If illuminated, its light derives from the family lamp; If united, its spirit and bond is the family; If empowered, its strength and arm is the family; If it prospers, its treasury and treasurer is the family; If a people wants to inherit heaven after earth by Keeping its religion, faith and church, then, yes, The altar that maintains these holy Traditions incorruptible and whole is the family. Khrimian Hayrig ( ) St. John Armenian Church Parish Christmas Card A Holiday Tradition to Support Our Church Once again, parishioners may extend Christmas and New Year greetings to St. John s members in the Parish Christmas Card, and in so doing support a special program of your choice. Your gift is a testimony of your love and support of the Christian principle of good stewardship. Please complete the form below and forward to the church office with a minimum donation of $50.00, check payable to: St. John Armenian Church, Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48075, no later than Sunday, November 30, Please print your name below as you would like it to appear on the Parish Christmas Card. Thank you for your generosity Detach here Enclosed is my gift for: Please Circle Your Choice: Social Concern Fund Church Web Site Development Fund General Expense Fund Please include the name(s) in the Parish Christmas Card as written below. Donation enclosed to be received by November 30, 2008: $ If you would like a confirmation that we received your gift, please include an address or phone number.

5 + BASHDON HOKEHANKSDYAN REQUIEM SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST We offer our prayers as the community of St. John s for the souls of the departed servants of Christ. ALL WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE ATTACK ON THE INDIAN CITY OF MUMBAI MYDA KALANDJIAN MARY KEZELIAN, 40 th Day, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in- Law, Aunt, Khnamee, Friend Requested by Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian Dr. Harry, Patty, Harry III & Michael Kezelian Laurie Toomajanian Randy, Laurie Jayne & Meredith Pepper Phillip & Elizabeth Shishmian Philip & Ardith Shishmian Craig & Chris Shishmian Peter & Agnes Hovsepian David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian Richard, Arlene, Kristin, Kelly, Ricky & Andrew Hovsepian Edward, Yvonne, Laura & Christopher Korkoian Rick & Paulette Apkarian & Family Karen & Michael Armoudlian Roseann & Bobbie Attar Ann Manoogian Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian LALA MKRTCHYAN who passed away November 10, 2008 at age 41, Mother of Hripsime and Arevik Mamassian Requested by Mark, Maral, Hripsime and Arevik Mamassian Marie Mamassian and Jeffrey Mamassian Darwin, Ruth, Laura and Brian Mamassian Hrayr Toukhanian Peter, Nicole, Maral and Maxine Toukhanian Simon & Alice Javizian WILLIAM KOLOIAN, 18 th Year, Uncle Requested by Alice & Peter Argnian NOAMI PARTOGIAN, 28 th Year, Mother RADEOS PARTOGIAN, 21 st Year, Father Requested by the Partogian Family MARY OHANESIAN, 32 nd Year, Dear Mother CHARLES OHANESIAN, 26 th Year, Dear Father ROSEMARY HOPLAMAZIAN, 16 th Year, Dear Sister ALICE HAIG, 5 th Year, Dear Sister Requested by Aram Ohanesian HARRY & MARY DARDARIAN, Parents, Grandparents Requested by Edward, Yvonne, Laura & Christopher Korkoian David, Marianne, Danny & Karen Dardarian Michael Dardarian & Family ANAHID & VAGHARSHAG SARKISIAN, Parents HARGAN & ROOPAN DICKRANIAN, Grandparents Requested by Shirley Ann Sarkisian TV DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH IN DECEMBER PREMIERING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 9:00 PM-CNN Amanpour Takes On Genocide in CNN Special; International Correspondent Reports on Atrocities CNN Presents: Scream Bloody Murder, a two-hour documentary featuring chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour s reporting of systematic terror and violence through the years. From ethnic slaughters in Armenia to the Holocaust to appalling violence in Cambodia, Rwanda, Iraq and Darfur, Amanpour reports on the recurring nightmare of genocide and the largely unknown struggles of the heroes who witnessed evil and screamed bloody murder for the international community to stop it. As the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide approaches, CNN chronicles world leaders at the key moments of history as they happened and leverages this direct experience and depth of knowledge. BEGINNING DEC.EMBER 7 ON ABC-AFFILIATED STATIONS Everyone Prays in Holy Etchmiadzin details the history and spiritual heritage of the Armenian Church. To learn more, you may visit the following website:

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